I've been chatting with filmmakers and entertainers in the last couple of weeks regarding "breaking into the business." The first thing everyone talks about is "making connections." How you make the connections, and hone your craft is where the answers aren't as easy. Success in Hollywood often appears as if it were handed to some stars, but natural ability is a main component.
Justin Bieber was a YouTube sensation, Greyson Chance was the same, but outside of the select people that "discovered" them, these boys have an audience (more like millions of fans) who back their performances and talent.
Katy Perry earned her GED during her freshman year of high school, in order to concentrate on her music career. She sang Gospel music, backup for Miley Cyrus, and now is known as everyone's favorite "California Girl." No formula exists for success in the entertainment industry, persistence and passion are the substance to mold your own statue of success.
Miley Cyrus never would have had that blonde wig if it weren't for persistence, and confidence in her own abilities. It took Cyrus four or five trips to Los Angeles before her face was finally branded "Hannah Montana." After moving to L.A. to pursue his dream, Kyle Massey was on his way to the airport, thinking that acting wasn't in his cards when he got the call about "That's So Raven." Even Steven Spielberg, arguably Hollywood's most famous director, worked his way from intern to contracted director for the biggest studio in L.A. What will your E! True Hollywood Story say about you? The only way to find out if a career in entertainment is for you is to use your talents in any way possible. As Katy Perry relates in her song, "Firework," "...maybe a reason why all the doors are closed, so you can open one that leads you to the perfect road..." Pave your own road and let your dreams guide the way.
Katy Perry earned her GED during her freshman year of high school, in order to concentrate on her music career. She sang Gospel music, backup for Miley Cyrus, and now is known as everyone's favorite "California Girl." No formula exists for success in the entertainment industry, persistence and passion are the substance to mold your own statue of success.
Miley Cyrus never would have had that blonde wig if it weren't for persistence, and confidence in her own abilities. It took Cyrus four or five trips to Los Angeles before her face was finally branded "Hannah Montana." After moving to L.A. to pursue his dream, Kyle Massey was on his way to the airport, thinking that acting wasn't in his cards when he got the call about "That's So Raven." Even Steven Spielberg, arguably Hollywood's most famous director, worked his way from intern to contracted director for the biggest studio in L.A. What will your E! True Hollywood Story say about you? The only way to find out if a career in entertainment is for you is to use your talents in any way possible. As Katy Perry relates in her song, "Firework," "...maybe a reason why all the doors are closed, so you can open one that leads you to the perfect road..." Pave your own road and let your dreams guide the way.
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